California State University, Long Beach

If you are considering submitting an application to CSU Long Beach, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is November 30 and the fee for the application is $55.

Students who apply to CSU Long Beach for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than February 15.

CSU Long Beach Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of CSU Long Beach's admissions stats.

CSU Long Beach 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

California State University, Long Beach Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University, Long Beach.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	November 30	February 15

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Considering Applying Early to CSU Long Beach?

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California State University, Long Beach may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with CSU Long Beach directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on California State University, Long Beach Admissions

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Is CSU Long Beach Difficult To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into CSU Long Beach.

In 2021, CSU Long Beach accepted 47% of all applicants, about 31,448 of the 67,092 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like CSU Long Beach, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to California State University, Long Beach

For more information on transferring to California State University, Long Beach, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to CSU Long Beach

CSU Long Beach has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into CSU Long Beach?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at CSU Long Beach

Curious about the factors that are considered by CSU Long Beach during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with CSU Long Beach for more information on admission factors.

CSU Long Beach 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to CSU Long Beach, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with CSU Long Beach's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)			3
Interview
Other Requirements			√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into CSU Long Beach?

Students admitted to CSU Long Beach have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7. CSU Long Beach considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

CSU Long Beach does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

CSU Long Beach does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to California State University, Long Beach

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30.

Transfer students can enroll in CSU Long Beach during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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CSU Long Beach Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to CSU Long Beach?

❌ Students who are admitted to CSU Long Beach must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does CSU Long Beach accept transfer credits?

✅ CSU Long Beach accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to CSU Long Beach?

✅ CSU Long Beach is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is CSU Long Beach's acceptance rate?

✅ CSU Long Beach's acceptance rate is 47%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at CSU Long Beach?

🟨 CSU Long Beach may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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